High expectations on renewable energy

Renewable energy (RE) projects from wind, sunlight, and biomass are expected to make up for the shortage of electricity supply and gradually replace thermal and hydroelectric sources of power. This is especially important in the context that thermal power plants, especially small hydroelectric power plants, are negatively affecting the environment.

Malaysia to host 7th IEF-IGU Ministerial Gas Forum on Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 1): Malaysia is hosting the 7th International Energy Forum (IEF)-International Gas Union (IGU) Ministerial Gas Forum on Dec 3 with the theme “Towards Recovery and Shared Prosperity: Natural Gas Opportunities for a Sustainable World”.

Thai company buys Vietnam solar farm

Thai energy firm Gunkul Engineering Plc has acquired the 50-megawatt Phong Dien II solar power plant in the central Thua Thien Hue Province for $39.9 million.

General Electric signs up for Vietnam LNG power project

General Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam’s Power Generation Joint Stock Corporation 3 (EVN GENCO 3) for the Long Son liquified natural gas-fired power project in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.